Port of Tumaco (COTCO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tumaco (UN/LOCODE COTCO) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Colombia, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 1.8167° N, 78.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Colombia West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tumaco
Where is Port of Tumaco located?
Port of Tumaco is a seaport located in Colombia, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 1.8167° N, 78.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tumaco?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tumaco is COTCO — country code CO, location code TCO.
How deep is Port of Tumaco?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tumaco has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Tumaco require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tumaco.
What type of harbor is Port of Tumaco?
Port of Tumaco is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tumaco have?
Port of Tumaco is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tumaco are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15360), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →